: "Yesterday I heard the term gerontocracy to describe our way of government. I keep wondering where our youth are and why they are not getting involved in their future. Where are those who are idealistic and want our people to have good and honest leaders, who believe in doing good?"

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Yesterday I heard the term gerontocracy to describe our way of government. I keep wondering where our youth are and why they are not getting involved in their future. Where are those who are idealistic and want our people to have good and honest leaders, who believe in doing good?

Jun 30, 2024 at 12:44 UTC

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Mo @moinqueens.bsky.social
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the older people are at the top of the organizations and control who is allowed in and who gets support. There are plenty of young folks willing to run but there is no path forward. Example is Pelosi who is running again instead of mentoring and campaigning someone new.

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